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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC

08/28/2008
Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.

08/28/2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

08/28/2008
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers

08/27/2008
Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Models

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the co-sleeper bassinets.

08/26/2008
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard

The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

08/19/2008
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

08/12/2008
Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

08/07/2008
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

08/06/2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

08/06/2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

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